Tuesday Workout:
Ran 7.0 miles on the treadmill. Didn’t pay too much attention to the time, but sped up 0.1 each mile for the last 5 miles.
Taught a BOSU class.
I thought they were having some kind of bright sock contest at the gym, but I guess I was wrong.
Sported my Halo Headband. Love that thing. Wore my dullest pair of Pro Compression socks with my Mizuno Inspires for the run and Reebok RealFlex Scream 2.0 shoes for my class.
(Side note- yes, the title of this post totally makes me think about the movie Along Came Polly. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a good one.)
So I got this Swiss chard the other day in an organic produce box from Specialty Produce.
I don’t know much about it. I Googled and found this “Swiss Chard: 9 Healthy Facts” from Web M.D.
I had no idea what to do with it so I did the obvious and posted a little question on Instagram and Facebook.
Well, many IG and FB buddies pulled through.
I ended up roasting it for dinner the other night. Shocker.
It turned out similar to kale chips. I prepared it just like I do my non dairy kale chips.
I sprayed it with nonstick spray, seasoned it with garlic salt, garlic, Italian seasoning, oregano, crushed red pepper and nutritional yeast.
Then I roasted it at 375 convection for about 20 minutes or so.
I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. They were good. Very similar to kale chips.
They went well with roasted kale salad and some leftover veggie pizza.
There were quite a few suggestions to use the leaves as a wrap. I tried that out yesterday for a little pre sweet roasted kabocha squash snack.
I used them to roll up my chicken spinach wraps. It worked marvelously.
I’ve got a couple left and I might try to use some as a veggie burger “bun” today. He he.
I’ve got to get a move on this morning, but look what else I did the other day.
I took my cake batter protein shake and topped it with a cut up Supreme Protein bar. I pretended it was a Blizzard. He he.
Have a great day!
Do you eat Swiss chard? If so, how?
I read you can use the stalks too, but I’m not too sure about that one.
Hehehe…your title made me giggle =)
I’ve never eaten swiss chard…but your post has intrigued me. I may look into buying some the next time I’m out =)
I thought I was so cool with that title. Ha.
Your title for this post almost made me spit on my computer from laughing so hard.
Ha ha.
I LOVE lettuce wraps . . . especially using Boston Lettuce or Swiss Chard. They have a tough-er leaf which works well for the wrap.
I’ll have to try Boston lettuce.
I love swiss chard. I use it in stir-fries as well.
Oh.. stir-fries. Good idea Samantha.
I feel so sheltered after your last two posts
Haven’t had Swiss Chard either!! haha Guess I will have to change that!! The wraps look delicious!
This was my first time ever. I had no idea what to do with it or what it was.
Wanted to update you–I found Designer Whey protein bars at a grocery store near me! (Who knew we could have exciting new things in Kansas, too?!) I tried the PB Crunch this morning and it was delicious–plus it kept me going through the two back-to-back classes I taught. Thanks for the great suggestion!
Yay Katie! SO glad you found it and you liked it. Isn’t it good?
you can eat the stalks too – chop them up and saute them first with olive oil & red pepper flakes – then throw the chopped leaves in with chopped garlic and cook another few minutes
Oh……… next time. Hey- what do I do with radishes? I have those too.
Hehe, totally laughed at your title.
I really enjoy looking at your neon socks, I think I’d like a pair:)
I have to know what you think of the chard compared to kale?! I recently found out I was allergic (yes, devo) to kale so I need a good replacement. Does it taste pretty similar?
I still can’t believe I haven’t tried it.
PS, I miss your kabocha pictures in this post;)
Similar, yes. A bit rougher, but roasted up quite nicely like kale. You’re allergic to kale too? That’s not fun.
Good to know! Thank. Yah, I’m allergic to all brussels, kale, brocc, and cauliflower. Since they’re all in the mustard green family, and I’m unfortunately allergic to mustard greens. Sadness, right!
hahahah charded, I love it! I instantly knew that that was referencing and I think your title alone made my day completed. Sharted is a very common term in my family
It’s only like one of the best terms out there.
He he. We use it a lot around here also.
I love it, but I rarely by it. I don’t know why. Love using it for wraps! Gluten free and delicious! Those socks are awesome! The brighter the better in my book!
I don’t think I’ll be a frequent buyer of it. It was fun though. You definitely need some of these socks Sarena.
Chard chips?! Holy moley – yes! I have to try this!
Yes, yes you do. I wish I could try biking for a couple hours at night in my house. I like your set up.
It took me awhile to like chard. The recipe that finally eased me into chard (and kale) loving was chard egg nests. Take the ribs out of some chard leaves and slice them up into strips (a couple handfuls will do). Saute the leaves in some olive oil until they wilt. Sometimes I toss in a little water to speed things up. Then form your chard into a nest-like shape and crack an egg in the center, put a lid on the pan, and let it cook. It’s good on top of brown rice. Really excellent topped with hot sauce!
Wait, this sounds AWESOME. It will stay in a nest like shape? I need to try this. It all happens in the same pan?
I make my grains (brown rice/ quinoa/ whatever else looks inspiring) in a separate pan or use leftovers. But the chard and egg magic all happens in the same pan. It’s good with some hummus or salsa on top too along with the hot sauce.
I need to try this!! Too bad I ate all the chard. ha ha.
I’m probably just completely immature, but I giggled just from reading the title of this post
I giggle every time I say it in my head.